Port Jefferson Psychological & Vocational, P.C.

06/28/2022

"It’s an ironic Catch-22: Your job is sapping your energy to the point where you can’t muster the strength to look for a new one. So what are you supposed to do?"

Looking for a new job doesn’t have to be just another exhausting to-do list item.

06/07/2022

"If your child has any of the following symptoms, they may be experiencing the early features of anxiety, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry:

Refusing to go to school
Frequent stomachaches and other physical complaints
Panic or tantrums at times of separation from parents
Low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence
Many worries about things before they happen
Avoidance of social situations
Experts point out that the pandemic has also exacerbated stressful situations for children."

Share on PinterestMaskot/Getty ImagesNearly 10 percent of children in the U.S. will get a diagnosis of anxiety. Now experts say children as young as 8 should get screened for anxiety. Early detection of this condition can help children get treatment before symptoms become severe. As mental health is...

05/24/2022

"... using your phone for just one hour less a day is all it takes to make you feel less anxious, more satisfied with life and more likely to exercise, a study has found."

How many hours are you on your phone a day? Try cutting that down to improve your life.

05/17/2022

"Whether you’re making breakfast or deciding what to wear in the morning, your brain is making upward of 35,000 decisions each day, according to Eva Krockow, lecturer at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. By the evening, you’re exhausted, but you can’t quite put your finger on why."

The thousands of decisions people make each day can leave them feeling drained. Learn how to make smarter choices using less energy.

04/26/2022

"Children are infinitely more informed than their parents think, a lot of the time..."

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220315-how-eco-anxiety-affects-childrens-minds

04/05/2022

"... the study finds that within a multi-child family, one child typically tends to be more affected by the pandemic than their siblings — experiencing more stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. Unfortunately, this development appears to create a negative feedback loop of poor parenting decisions. Stressed out parents trying to navigate these uncertain times end up reacting harshly to the child in need of additional support."

The study finds that within a multi-child family, one child typically tends to be more affected by the pandemic than their siblings.

03/22/2022

"Anger just wasn't an emotion that you were allowed to feel as a mom... My relationship with anger was an inability to recognize that I was angry. I couldn't recognize that the frustrations, the bitterness and the resentment was all a result of anger."

As they continue to navigate pandemic parenting, moms are facing a new challenge: Figuring out what to do with their anger next.

03/15/2022

"Cultural beliefs and cultural biases go hand in hand. Both are happening and often at an unconscious level lending them to unconscious bias. They influence how we take in information and how we perceive the world."

We all have unconscious bias and often judge others based upon our cultural beliefs.

03/08/2022

"As the pandemic creeps into its third year, many friendships are looking a little worse for wear..."

If you're letting relationships fade away, is it a sign of depression or just a product of pandemic exhaustion and stress? Here's how to tell.

03/01/2022

"“I think the beauty of the phrasing is it sets us on the same track together, right from the start,” he said. “I’m not brainstorming solutions while she’s trying to vent, or vice-versa. When you’re on the same page, arguments are few and far between.”

Needless acrimony can be skirted by finding out directly if your partner wants advice or just someone to listen.

02/15/2022

"With the constant bombardment of worrying news about world events, it's no wonder that social media can make people feel anxious, fearful and helpless..."

A total social media cleanse may be unrealistic, but creating boundaries to curb your scrolling can help. Try these tactics to limit anxiety from social media.

02/08/2022

"So how do you get over your nerves and start talking about stuff that actually matters? The latest scientist to look into the benefits of meaningful conversation has a few suggestions."

Science shows more intimate conversations will be less awkward than you fear and more joyful than you expect.